We all know that we have the days where running feels like a chore. The mere thought of strapping on our shoes is gloomy. Almost everyone has these kind of days, the good news is that there are many ways to cope with the lack of motivation. Finding the right elements to get you up and moving is the hardest part.
Becoming mentally prepared is by far the hardest part. We all make excuses which prevent us from getting in our proper amount of exercise. “I’m too tired” or “I don’t …

Bodybuilding and endurance training do not go side by side, it is nearly impossible to build mass and maintain a high level of endurance. Contrary to what a lot of people believe, weight training is a vital part of any endurance sport.
While weight training will not add massive amounts of bulging muscle, it will help you in your overall performance. Below are a few examples of how proper weight training can benefit you.

Race day is always exciting and even after all the races I have been in I still get the jitters. The crowd cheering, the energy of all the runners, you can almost taste the energy in the air. Pride and anticipation are just a few of the many things you will feel when lining up. There are several hints to help ensure a great run and an even better finish.
We will break this down into three separate categories. Pre-race, race, and post race.

Shin splints: an easy term which is related to inflammation, damage, or strain around the muscles which attach to the shin bone.  Anyone who has had shin splints knows how uncomfortable and irritating it can be. Prevention is the key to anyone looking to become a serious runner.
This injury is most common in those who have just started exercising, mostly running or jogging. When beginning to exercise try to avoid running or jogging up or down hills as this causes rotation in your ankle which your body is not used …

Our views on stretching has changed over the years, a lot has been modified since our days in high school gym class. Stretching has become one of those when and how questions which lingers even when we believe we are doing it correctly.
Stretching increases our flexibility and can help reduce injury when performed correctly. Added flexibility can increase our performance and give us better times. So where do we begin, do we pre-stretch, do a warmup then stretch?

We have all heard it before, runners are never fat, drink “x” amount of water at all times. There are many pieces of advice that is better left unsaid. Let’s take a look at some of the most common running myths and why they could cause us more harm than good. Have any we missed? I’m sure you do, let us know of some more myths in the comments section below.
You will never see a fat runner: Many of us hear this and many of us believe it as well. …

When setting out on your first day of running it may seem hard to be able to figure out what your baseline distance should be. If you haven’t run in a while but have done cardio then your baseline will most likely be different than someone who has just started exercising.
Your mindset is going to greatly affect where you stand in this equation. Many times running is more mental than it is physical, your thoughts will often make you quit long before your body needs to. Getting past your own …

Running a consistent pace is an important consideration for any runner. Keeping your pace consistent can be challenging and difficult to determine just how fast it should be. Let’s take a look at a few ways to become more consistent.
The following tips will help you along your way to pacing your runs correctly. It will take time for your body to adjust, keeping a log will help you track your progress.

The first day was not the hardest, neither was the second day. Starting to run proved to be a challenge that lasted throughout the grueling months leading up to my first race. Everyone around me was out of shape, no one exercised. Finding motivation some days was more difficult than you could imagine.
Today I am fit, slender, and I have more energy. Running has given me a new outlook on life and a new drive not only personally, but professionally as well. Getting from an overweight couch potato to …

Our journey starts today. Running Beginner is dedicated to bringing you all the tools you need to be successful and confident when starting your journey to becoming active and healthy. Today marks the fist day of operation for Running Beginner and we want to share our knowledge with you.
Welcome! -July 21, 2010